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Ian · 21st November 2006, 04:25 PM

utami:

Excellent post -- thanks for the information and pictures. It seems that the abu gosok is being used as a mild abrasive or polishing agent, much like jeweler's rouge or similar polishing techniques on Japanese swords. Do you think that using other mild abrasive/polishing powders might serve as well as abu gosok. My guess is they probably would.

Thanks again for a very informative post. Now I know what to do with those old coconut husks.

Warm regards,

Ian.

21st November 2006, 04:25 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,084	Thank you ... utami: Excellent post -- thanks for the information and pictures. It seems that the abu gosok is being used as a mild abrasive or polishing agent, much like jeweler's rouge or similar polishing techniques on Japanese swords. Do you think that using other mild abrasive/polishing powders might serve as well as abu gosok. My guess is they probably would. Thanks again for a very informative post. Now I know what to do with those old coconut husks. Warm regards, Ian.